Lead Front-end Developer - E-commerce

Accountabilities:: As the technical lead for e-commerce front-end development, you will oversee application architecture, team performance, and the continuous improvement of web experiences. Your responsibilities will include: Design, develop, and maintain efficient, scalable, dynamic, and maintainable front-end solutions using Next.js. Lead front-end delivery across web properties, with a primary focus on the main e-commerce website. Collaborate with UI/UX designers, back-end developers, QA specialists, and product managers to integrate React components and deliver cohesive user experiences. Lead and mentor a team of front-end developers, support professional growth, and organize training sessions and workshops on Next.js and front-end best practices. Establish and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and code review processes to ensure high-quality, maintainable software. Use GraphQL to fetch and manipulate API data from composable e-commerce and headless CMS platforms. Own website accessibility in line with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and optimize Core Web Vitals across e-commerce experiences. Monitor emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve front-end architecture, development workflows, and overall delivery quality. Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, sprint reviews, and cross-functional coordination. Implement and analyze A/B tests to evaluate website improvements and inform data-driven optimization decisions. Requirements: The ideal candidate combines extensive front-end development experience with proven technical leadership, strong problem-solving abilities, and a focus on performance, accessibility, and user experience. Required and preferred qualifications include: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science plus at least 4 years of relevant experience, or 8 or more years of professional front-end development experience. Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React, with hands-on experience developing applications using Next.js. At least 3 years of experience leading or mentoring front-end developers. Experience working with GraphQL, headless CMS solutions, or composable e-commerce platforms. Practical experience implementing and analyzing A/B tests for web applications. Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Solid understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility. Familiarity with deployment platforms such as Vercel or Netlify. Experience using Git, build tools such as Webpack or Vite, and npm. Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards, Core Web Vitals—including LCP, INP, and CLS—and image and video optimization techniques. Familiarity with Figma or comparable design tools and Agile development methodologies. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail. Experience using AI-assisted development tools is an advantage. Benefits: Annual salary range of $120,000–$140,000 USD . Remote work opportunity within the United States, subject to eligible hiring locations. Opportunity to lead a front-end development team and influence e-commerce architecture and technical strategy. Professional development through team mentorship, technical workshops, and exposure to modern front-end technologies.